David
David is a boy name of Hebrew origin, ranked #29 in popularity, meaning Beloved.
What David means
Beloved.
David sits at 5 letters, and ends on a consonant, which gives it a firmer stop.
Where David comes from
Hebrew names are frequently built as short phrases rather than single words, and many are theophoric — they contain a name of God as one element. This is why so many carry a full sentence of meaning.
David is recorded as Hebrew in origin. Browse other Hebrew names.
How popular is David?
David is ranked #29. Names in this band tend to be the comfortable middle ground — recognised everywhere, but common enough to need no explanation and rare enough to still feel chosen.
The character of David
David spans Love, scripture and royalty and rule, which is why it can read differently depending on which association you notice first. Both threads are worth following.
Names like David
These share David's themes, origin, or both — closest first.
- Elizabeth — Pledged to God; God is my oath.
- Miriam — Wished-for child; beloved.
- Sarah — Princess; noblewoman.
- Stephen — Crown; garland.
- Freya — Noble lady; Norse goddess of love.
- Candace — Queen mother; radiant.
- Daniel — God is my judge.
- Asher — Happy, blessed, fortunate.
- Benjamin — Son of the right hand.
- Caleb — Whole-hearted; faithful.
- Elijah — Yahweh is my God.
- Ethan — Strong, firm, enduring.